Bill > H1989

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require the Center for Environmental Health of the Department of Public Health to conduct a comprehensive review of peer-reviewed science on the health effects of air pollution from particulate matter, with a particular focus on ultrafine particulate matter generated by transportation sources. The bill defines "particulate matter," "fine particulate matter," and "ultrafine particulate matter" and requires the Center to estimate and map the health impacts of exposure to fine and ultrafine particulate matter for populations located within 500 feet of roadways with 50,000 or more motor vehicle trips per day or any rail line regularly used by diesel locomotives. The bill also requires the Department of Public Health to report its findings, or a progress report, together with any recommended response actions, to the state legislature and relevant state agencies within two years of the bill's adoption.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1989